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Hosanna to the living Lord
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Hosanna to the living Lord by John Varley Roberts — Lyrics
1 Hosanna to the living Lord!
Hosanna to th'incarnate Word!
To Christ, Creator, Savior, King,
let earth, let heav'n hosanna sing.
2 "Hosanna, Lord!" your angels cry;
"Hosanna, Lord!" your saints reply.
Throughout the earth, around your throne,
your people sing in sweetest tone.
3 O Savior, with protecting care
abide in this your house of prayer,
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About Hosanna to the living Lord
The text calls for joyful acclamation of Jesus Christ as Creator, Savior, and King, with both earth and heaven urged to sing hosanna. It then contrasts the heavenly chorus of angels and saints with the earthly praise offered by God's people in a place of prayer. The lyrics move on to invoke the Holy Spirit, asking for forgiveness and for the Spirit to make believers' hearts a pure temple, strengthening their faith. The final stanza anticipates the Day of Judgment, envisioning the redeemed flock swelling the heavenly praise.
